Tipping outside of your home country can be stressful, but Rick Steves has some advice: Don't make the social faux pas of tipping with coins in Europe.

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

European travel is expensive, and some unexpected additional costs are making it more so in 2026. Here's why Rick Steves says ...

LONDON — Rick Steves was not walking like a tour guide. He powered down the sidewalk, mechanical pencil in hand, script tucked under the arm. He was not paying attention to the bustling British ...

Southern Germany is dotted with spa towns boasting spring-fed baths with purportedly therapeutic mineral water. Another one of my favorites is in the Bavarian valley town of Schwangau, where the Royal ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein. I like the way ...

As a travel writer roaming the streets of Europe for decades, intrepid sojourner Rick Steves has a lot to share. One of his most interesting insider tips is to take advantage of the Italian take on ...